Adventure lovers! Don’t let bad weather or lack of appropriate gear stop you from getting outside this year! Join us this spring at our next bi-annual Gear Swap at Curiosi-Tea House in Winona, MN. With all the stoke for an early spring, this is your chance to browse our selection of gently used outdoor gear and clothing. Make the most of your outdoor adventures!
Shop at the Gear Swap
Looking for affordable and gently used items? Check out our Gear Swap! We have a wide range of spring and summer clothing, gear, off-season items, and dollar bins. And while you're here, don't forget to grab a cup of coffee, tea, or a bite to eat at Curiosi-Tea House. We want you to have the best experience possible!
Enlightened Equipment, a Minnesota-based camping gear company, has donated a handful of ultralight sleeping quilts to the Gear Swap. Proceeds from the sale of these items will be donated to our organization! (Thank you, EE!)
Winona Hatchery, an independently-owned clothing and gear store in Winona, will be tabling at the event and selling discounted merchandise.
Rose Colored Glass will also be tabling the event, showcasing its services, and selling nature-themed merchandise.
What’s Included
Access to affordable, thrifted outdoor clothing and gear as well as a range of organizations/businesses sharing resources or sellable materials with attendees. Coffee, tea and food available for purchase at Curiosi-Tea to enjoy while shopping
Parking Instructions
Park either alongside 5th Street or Baker. Keep an eye out for passing vehicles and enter into Curiosi-Tea House either using the wheelchair accessible ramp on Baker Street or the front door entrance on 5th Street.
Are there bathrooms available?
Yes! There are gender-free bathrooms at Curiosi-Tea that are ADA accessible and provide space for families with care needs for young children.
Sell or Donate Your Gear at the Swap
If you have gently used gear and clothing that you would like to sell or donate, you can bring it to us a week before or the day of the sale. Our team will take care of the selling process for you, so you don't have to worry about anything.
Gear swaps are a fantastic alternative to traditional purchasing and selling methods. They provide a more ethical option for selling outdoor gear because they promote reuse and reduce waste. By participating in a gear swap, you can give your unused gear a second life and ensure that it will be used and appreciated by someone else.
Intake Process - Week Before Event
We'd be grateful if you could drop off your items with our team members during the week leading up to the sale. Doing so gives us enough time to inspect and price the items before the big day. You can collect your items and drop them off at 366 E 3rd Street, Winona, MN - just remember to park in the Watkin's Parking lot before heading to the garage entrance. We'll collect gear swap items from Monday, April 15th, to Friday, April 19th, from 4:00 PM to 6:30 PM.
Intake Process - Day of Event
If you can't make it to the drop-off zone a week before the swap, don't worry! You can still drop off your items on the day of the sale. Simply drop off your items at Curiosi-Tea House in Winona, MN between 10 AM to 1 PM. However, please note that we will not accept consignment items during the last hour.
Table at the Gear Swap
We will have a variety of organizations and businesses present at the event, showcasing resources and merchandise for attendees to purchase. If you're interested in selling items or setting up a table, please contact us for more information by sending an email to info@winonaoutdoorcollaborative.com.